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'Even Tushar Deshpande Has...' - Netizens Slam Ajinkya Rahane For Consistent Failures

image-lt4562stAjinkya Rahane has been in abysmal form in Ranji Trophy 2023-24

Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane's struggle for form persisted alarmingly during Mumbai's crucial Ranji Trophy 2023-24 quarter-final clash against Baroda, creating further doubts over his illustrious career and future prospects in the Indian team.


Ajinkya Rahane's batting woes continued against Baroda in Ranji Trophy quarter-final

Ajinkya Rahane, once a mainstay in the Indian batting lineup, found himself dismissed for a paltry score of 3 off 13 deliveries by Bhargav Bhatt in the first innings, marking yet another low in a series of disappointing performances. 

Despite Rahane's dismissal, Mumbai managed to post a respectable first-innings total of 384, thanks to Musheer Khan's impressive double century.

Baroda's response was strong, but they were eventually bowled out for 348, setting the stage for Mumbai - and Rahane - to assert dominance in the second innings. 

However, Rahane's woes were far from over; he fell for a four-ball duck to Bhatt once again, raising questions about his technique and mental strength at this stage of his career.

This was particularly stark against the backdrop of Mumbai's robust second-innings score of 569, led by remarkable centuries from Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande.

His performance this Ranji season - a paltry 115 runs across multiple innings - starkly contrasts with his earlier reputation as a reliable and technically sound batter. 


Here's how Twitterati reacted to Rahane’s woeful form

image-lt46xpdfNetizens Slam Ajinkya Rahane for his duck

image-lt4711keNetizens Slam Ajinkya Rahane for his duck in QF

image-lt472b8zNetizens Slam Ajinkya Rahane for his duck in Rani

image-lt473rdeNetizens Slam Rahane for his 0 vs Baroda

image-lt474lsgNetizens Slam Ajinkya Rahane for his duck

image-lt475yf2Netizens Slam Rahane for his duck in Ranji trophy

Meanwhile, Rahane's continued form slump is a significant concern, not just for Mumbai but for the player himself, who has aspirations of making a comeback to the national side. For the seasoned batter, the journey ahead is fraught with challenges.